Queensland police launch review after revelations of ‘abominable’ treatment of children in watch houses
by Ben Smee Queensland state correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#6PRKV)
Commissioner Steve Gollschewski says facilities and training will be examined but not whether children should be held in them for long periods
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The Queensland police commissioner says he acknowledges end-to-end systemic issues" in police watch houses after revelations about the abominable" treatment of children, conditions likened to torture" and allegations of misconduct.
Steve Gollschewski on Tuesday announced a broad-ranging review into the state's watch houses, which he said were under significant pressure".
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